10 Must-Have Items for Your Newborn

After seeing those two blue lines on a pregnancy test, one of a new parent’s most exciting milestones is building their registry. The “must have” items for babies have changed radically from the days of layette sets and maybe one “big” item as a group gift. Today, new parents are tapping into the power of their village and registering for not only useful products but also services and recurring deliveries. 

The Dopple Registry is at the forefront of this shift in new baby gifting. CEO and co-founder Lisa Marino has seen first-hand the value of “the village” to a new mama. “As a mother who once relied on state help to gain access to necessities such as formula and diapers, I recognized that the old standard in baby registries was not meeting the needs of modern families,” she explains. She was determined to make The Dopple Registry something different. 

Here are some of the “must have” items and services that you can find on The Dopple Registry, all guaranteed to make your gift the new mama’s favorite! 

1. The New Parent Meal Service 

With The Dopple Registry’s New Parent Meal Service, you can send delicious (and nutritious) meals right to the new parents’ doorstep. The new parents will have dozens of fresh and frozen options, ranging from vegan options to items for the meat-lover in your life. This gift takes the responsibility of meal preparation off of the new parent’s plate during those early days when they’re “in the weeds.”

2. Hubble Ultimate Nursery Bundle 

The Hubble Ultimate Nursery Bundle helps keep the new baby safe and secure. It comes with the Pal Grow + Twin Wi-Fi Baby Monitor so new parents can keep an eye on their little ones. The Mist + 5-in-1 Humidifier offers an aroma diffuser, Bluetooth speaker, night light, and digital clock, along with the humidifier that wards off dryness and discomfort, making it perfect for those late-night feedings. The bundle comes with a 1-year premium subscription for advanced Hubble features, such as smart schedule alerts and live feed recording.

3. First Time Kid Clothing Drop

Clothes are a popular baby shower gift, and this gift is a way to give some of the cutest and highest-quality baby clothes curated to the recipient’s taste. For $75, this drop comes with five curated items from high-end names such as Riley + Cru. 

4. Huggies Snug and Dry Diapers – 198 Count

While diapers have always been a popular gift item (sometimes fashioned into a diaper “cake” for an extra cute factor), bulk purchases and recurring diaper deliveries kick the gift up a notch. New parents will always need diapers of varying sizes, and The Dopple Registry offers the brands people trust at the best prices. 

5. Graco DreamMore Bedside Bassinet Deluxe with Calming Motion

This popular bedside sleeper offers nine height adjustments to fit over most beds. The bassinet makes night-time checks easier and safer, with easy-to-controll motion to help lull the little one back to sleep. The bassinet also has breathable mesh sides and a washable mattress. 

6. Milk Snob Luxe Cover 

This multifaceted cover can be used in so many ways that it’s bound to become every new mama’s favorite accessory. Made from a luxuriously soft fabric, this cover can be used as a car seat cover, a high chair cover, a shopping cart cover, a nursing cover, and more. 

7. Pregnancy Acne Treatment Kit by The Spoiled Mama 

Self-care for moms often gets thrown to the wayside during pregnancy. However, it can often be a time of major upheaval for one’s skin. This acne treatment kit from The Spoiled Mama seeks to balance and rehabilitate pregnancy acne. The toner and serum are safe to use and diminish the appearance of spots and redness. Any mother-to-be will be thrilled to get something that is just for her among the piles of baby-centered gifts! 

8. BravoFor2 LE Standing/Sitting Double Stroller In Crux Travel System 

If this isn’t the parent’s first rodeo, they could benefit from having a travel system that allows their new baby and their big brother or sister to travel together in style. The stroller offers multiple options to accommodate two children as they grow and is designed for convenience with a one-hand, ultra-compact quick fold. 

9. FLYDAD Backpack 

Dads deserve a little something, too! The FLYDAD Backpack is an easy, stylish way for dads to carry everything from bottles to snacks to diapers. Made from durable material, it also features a place to charge your phone on the go and a built-in wipes dispenser. 

10. New Parent Pregnancy and After Birth Care 

New parents can benefit from the help of many professionals, from lactation consultants to doulas. These specialists can come in during pregnancy or after birth to give parents some much-appreciated guidance during those long first days and weeks. This gift helps provide parents with calm and reassurance — something most parents consider priceless! 

The needs of new parents are shifting, and gifting is catching up. With The Dopple Registry, Marino and her team have brought baby gifting into the 21st century, weaving the benefits of professional services and recurring deliveries with high-quality products, giving new parents access to the best start possible on their new adventure.